24 -- Electrical Connector Box

This contract involves the procurement of 21 electrical connector boxes, part number 94874-991, intended for use in the M973 Small Unit Support Vehicle. The purchase request number is 0012706079, and the item is unrestricted except for full and open competition, with U.S. Defense Services, Inc. (CAGE 0BAT5) identified as the intended source. Delivery is requested within 30 days after receipt of order, with the terms FOB, destination, and government inspection and acceptance specified. Specifications or drawings are not available from the government, and alternate offerors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package along with a completed solicitation to be considered. The awarding process will use an Automated Best Value Model, evaluating price, past performance, and other factors outlined in the solicitation. Solicitation responses valued at $25,000 or more must be submitted in writing, and all responsible sources may submit offers. The solicitation was expected to be issued around September 11, 2006, with the close date to be determined. Interested parties can access solicitation documents via the Defense Logistics Agency’s DIBBS internet bid board system. The contract falls under the NAICS code 336992, which relates to military vehicle manufacturing. Contact for the procurement is Michael Curran at DSCR-NLNC.